Candy Lee

Candy Lee is a journalist covering economy and society of Vietnam and the world. She worked as an editor in Korean newspapers before joining Vietnam Times. Candy Lee has a degree in economics from Yonsei University in Korea.

For Candy Lee's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:

Vietnam's trade surplus reached US$14.5 billion by mid-September

23/09/2020 15:52

The General Department of Vietnam Customs said that Vietnam's import and export revenue reached over US$361.5 billion from the beginning of the year to September 15, with a record trade surplus of nearly US$14.5 billion.

Most economic and financial indicators show the resilience of Vietnamese economy

22/09/2020 07:19

Most economic and financial indicators keep demonstrating Vietnam's resilience according to a report on Vietnam's macroeconomic by the World Bank.

FDI inflows into Vietnam will recover after the pandemic

10/09/2020 14:52

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Vietnam will soon recover after the Covid-19 pandemic is controlled, according to Takeo Nakajima, the Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Hanoi.

Video: People not wearing masks and gathering in crowds to be strictly prohibited 1

01/09/2020 07:16

This new requirement came from Hanoi's steering committee for Covid-19 prevention and control on Friday.

Vietnamese trade revenue estimated to exceed US$336.2 billion in 8 months

31/08/2020 16:21

According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnamese import-export turnover is estimated at US$336.32 billion in the first eight months. This is an annual reduction of 0.3%.

Video: Danang witnesses positive signs of Covid-19 control

31/08/2020 16:21

Recently, the health sector in Vietnam's central provinces has received good news with dozens of Covid-19 to be successfully treated.

Vietnamese farming exports reach US$26.1 billion over the past eight months

31/08/2020 14:27

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam's farming exports in the first eight months of 2020 have been estimated at US$26.1 billion, down 0.9% over the same period of 2019.

Vietnamese agro-forestry-fisheries trade surplus reached US$6.2 billion

31/08/2020 13:36

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that Vietnamese agro-fisheries sector achieved a trade surplus of approximately US$6.2 billion during the first eight months of the year, representing an annual increase of 4.9%.

Thailand is the largest exporter of vegetables of ASEAN

31/08/2020 13:05

Despite the economic stagnation and border closures, under the impact of Covid-19, Thailand is the largest exporter of ASEAN in terms of fresh refrigerated vegetables, while being 14th in the world.

Japan to become the largest import market for Vietnamese transport vehicles 1

31/08/2020 11:02

The General Department of Customs said that the first seven months of 2020 witnessed Vietnam's export of transport vehicles and spare parts to Japan reach US$1.2 billion, accounting for 28% of Vietnam's overall export turnover of this commodity group, according to the General Department of Customs.

Eight-month FDI attraction in Vietnam reached US$19.54 billion

29/08/2020 10:10

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam attracted USD Vietnam attracted US$19.54 billion worth of FDI as of August 20, down 13.7% year-on-year.

Video: Hanoi to provide free wifi at popular tourist sites

29/08/2020 09:20

Hanoi plans to provide free wifi at major tourists sites in four districts and one town.

Video: Thousands of foreigners in Da Nang tested for Covid-19

29/08/2020 09:19

From August 21 to 25, over 2,198 foreigners living in Son Tra district were tested for Covid-19.

Vinaseed rice products conquer international markets

27/08/2020 10:22

The rice products of Vinaseed - a member of the Pan group - now have access to the rice products of Vinaseed - a member of the Pan Group - now have access to the priority lane when enterring the European markets, opening the doors to the global supply chains.

Foreign capital to pour more into Vietnamese pharmaceuticals

27/08/2020 10:09

Merger and acquisition (M&A) between domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies could be seen in both production and distribution activities.

Intel may expand investment in Vietnam

27/08/2020 10:05

After investing US$1 billion into a local factory, Intel will keep investing in Vietnam according to Kim Huat Ooi, vice president and general director of Intel Products Vietnam Co., Ltd., at the Ho Chi Minh City - US Business Forum on August 25.

Vietnamese ceramic and porcelain exports to US market lead the way in turnover

27/08/2020 10:04

Th first seven months of 2020 witnessed Vietnam's ceramic and porcelain exports to the US take the lead in turnover, accounting for 20% of the country’s total exports, a year-on-year rise of 14.7% to US$61.33 million, according to figures released by the General Department of Customs.